Project Parent

10/31/2024

SO THIS IS EASY AND FUN!! And impactful and you can WIN!!
As little as $5 and you are in the competition for the first drawing!
Your contribution not only gives you a chance to win but also helps support a family with a child on hospice! More info below!! And a HUGE thank you to our sponsor The Yardery Sanford!!

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Place of Possibility Queen of Hearts Raffle!!
SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH A CHILD ON HOSPICE
Sponsored by The Yardery Sanford
We are super excited to announce a spin on our traditional 50/50 raffle held each year at Bowties & Butterflies! This year we have launched a Queen of Hearts progressive super fun raffle! The first drawing will be held on 11/9/24 Live at Bowties & Butterflies! If the Queen doesn't appear the next drawing will be held live at The Yardery Sanford! date and time tbd - One does not need to be present to win but a little something extra always in the mix for those present at the drawing. The Queen is not the only winner! Face cards and Jokers also get a cash prize!! Get your tickets today, support a family in need and have a chance to win 50% of the Jackpot! Min jackpot $500 but it's growing fast!!
placeofpossibility.chance2win.org

08/16/2024

Tomorrow is THE DAY! The 9th Annual Co****le Tournament with Place of Possibility!

Still room for more baggers and friends!!

If you can’t be there in person, throw a bag in honor of Zach Dillehay wherever you are!

And/Or make a small donation towards the Zachary C Dillehay National Co****le Day supporting families with a child on hospice.

Zachary you are my boy and i am your mom and i love you forever! Tossing bags with you 🦋💙🦋

JOIN US AT TOPGOLF LAKE MARY FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL CONRHOLE TOURNAMENT

09/04/2022

Meet Abraham our most recent Project Parent recipient and hear about our most recent event supporting Project Parent!!

Thanks to ALL who support this community of love!! 💙♥️😇🦋

THE PLACE OF POSSIBILITY: This past weekend we hosted a co****le tournament for this amazing organization. We had a blast, raised some money and made some awesome connections and memories!

It is hard to put into words exactly what Place of Possibility does for families, so instead we will share this story with you all from the father of Abraham.

"Abraham was an amazing warrior that fought with a brain tumor for 9 years. His favorite words were 'Never give up' and he didn't! He achieved his dream of graduating high school on May 26th of 2022. He was a happy boy, who was always smiling. He never complained about the life he was given instead he was grateful. He taught all of us a different way to live the life, day by day and with plenty of happiness. I am proud to be his dad."

Abraham was 17 and unfortunately passed this past month from his tumor. Place of Possibility through the Parent Project was able to use donated funds to cover the cost of cremation for the family. Money covers the costs of things that no parent ever considers they need in their young child's life and have a hard time providing when they have been out of work caring for their sick child. This is just one of the many stories of families that they have helped. If you or someone would know would like to donate to the cause, you can find the donation information on their website @ Theplaceofpossibility.org

05/27/2021

This is 2nd in the 2 part series sharing the story of Project Parent. Damon was introduced on this page a few weeks ago, now get to meet him and his family in this real raw touching story of their journey😇💙🦋....

At Place of Possibility inc we support many families. Rarely do we get to share what the journey looks like! Meet Damon Bower currently in a journey very similar to Zach Dillehay’s. His Dad Brian Bower and Mom Kat together share with the world their experience. Extreme gratitude and appreciation for Dave Chudowsky in creating this news story with the team at WKYC 3 in Cleveland. We appreciate all the support to Place of Possibility so we can help many families but also encourage you to do what you can to support the Bowers through their gofundme page! 💙😇🦋 Much love from my heart to yours!!

After losing her son, Zach, to cancer in 2016, Dave Chudowsky's sister, Sydney Dillehay, helped Damon Bower fulfill a wish during his own cancer battle.

05/26/2021

The inspiration behind Place of Possibility Inc and creation of Project Parent 😇💙🦋

News Story Part 1

Place of Possibility helps families dealing with children on hospice in honor of Dave's nephew, Zach.

04/30/2021

To date Place of Possibility Inc has impacted 40 families with children on hospice through Project Parent. I wish I could say that there were not way more that we have not connected with. The fact is that terminal and chronically debilitating diagnosis are not exclusively experienced by the elderly population, Many parents are faced with the words similar to those we heard “ your child has _________ it is a terminal condition, there is no chance of surviving” Some families begin the journey with more hope and possibility than that but at some point the stark situation begins to shadow the possibility once hoped for. These families have children on hospice.

One of our most recent families is in the thick of their journey right now. After an all-clear following early treatment, Damon’s cancer once again presented and is proving to be resistant to treatments. This week, this brave young man, is once again starting a new course of therapy.

There is no conveying the emotions and feelings of a parent who is watching their child on this horrendous journey. Most are not in a place to be vulnerable and share their hearts and experience with others. Damon and his family however have chosen to do just that.

I do not have opportunity to meet most of the families we serve, but circumstances have led to us connecting and let me tell you, Damon is a remarkable young man and his parents are doing all they can to help him. I’d like to introduce you to Damon, his parents Brian and Kat and his 5 siblings through some photos and this most recent post from his Dad.



“Since the last chemo wasn’t working Damon started Doxil, a variant of a previous chemotherapy he was on. This chemo comes with several severe side effects. One being you feel like you’re on fire while it’s being administered, therefore Damon was packed with ice during the treatment.
It was a very long day for Damon. It started at 6:30 am with blood draw and then an echocardiogram. Then over to treatment where he is given other drugs to help with side effects and then the chemotherapy. He did not get back home until 5:30 p.m., an exhausting day. He has been sleeping since he got home.
The news was difficult to hear and Damon is still processing it and trying to accept that his treatments are not over. We are waiting on imaging to send records to Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, insurance finally approved a second opinion visit there.
Damon will get scans again in two months. The time between scans is nerve wracking. It is so difficult to wait and wait to see if another treatment is working just to find out things are getting worse. I find myself staring at my sons face, memorizing his face, his smile, his expressions. I am torn apart inside seeing my baby boy going through this. He keeps a very good attitude; I don’t know how he does it.
Damon will have a story aired on channel 3 news in May. Thank you to Dave Chudowsky for the interview and Sydney from Place of Possibility for helping to arrange it. I will post an update when we find out what day it will air.

04/07/2021

Per Nicholas

When you were sick, I prayed every day! I never thought this is how our cancer journey would end, and it has not ended as we will meet again. ! Some days are worse than others, and I miss you so much Nicholas. I wish I could hold you again. You have taught us so much. During your fight you never complained about anything. You were never scared either. You were stronger than all of us. On your last day when I told you that you can stop fighting my heart broke and it will never be whole again.

Your little sister has been strong for you and has taken up gaming for you. There are times I wonder how I can go on, but I am strong for you and Melissa. You are special! You have left lasting impressions on everyone you met. I wish there would have been a cure!

We love the strawberries you have been sending us when it seems like the world is still. You will always be present in our world.

The grief world has changed us forever. In our grief sometimes we have guilt or feel selfish because we want you still here but you are free from brutal treatment, in heaven and in a better place. We now see life in a different way and look for the day we meet again.

Love Mom

04/07/2021

This is a very special page in honor of some very special people. The People: Families with Children on Hospice, young ones that most would say passed way too young. The children of Mom’s and Dad’s who are recipients of Project Parent.

Project Parent. A program in which parents of terminally ill children will be financially sponsored with a paid day(s) off of work to spend quality time with their child unburdened by the loss of income for the day. (And at times other special help for dire circumstances on the journey)

Why are we at the Place of Possibility Inc so passionate about supporting these families? Because our own son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson and dear friend passed from a terminal cancer.

More of our story and more on project parent is available on our website and our FB page. Our intention for this page is to create a space for those of the families we support, who so choose, to share about their special person. And for us to share best we can how your support makes a very kind difference in the world. Due to the very sensitive nature of Project Parent there is so much we can’t share, but we are hoping a glimpse into our impact will touch your heart and inspire you to follow along the journey.

Zachary, you are my boy and I am your mom and I love you forever. Constantly and continually working in your honor honey!!
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